4 d. ago London stocks advance as Trump drops Greenland tariff threat

London stocks advance as Trump drops Greenland tariff threat  Reuters

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 joins in global stock markets bounce as Trump drops tariff threat

Comes after the US president removed the threat of additional tariffs on nations who did not support his push to seize control of Greenland

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5 d. ago Trump's 'ultimate deal' for Greenland could offer $1m each to residents as he dramatically backs down on tariff threat (shame he kept calling it Iceland)

The US President said he had agreed 'the framework of a future deal' regarding the control of the Arctic island, which he claims is vital for American security.

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5 d. ago Trump scraps tariff threat and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato chief Mark Rutte, drops tariffs on European allies and adds deal will involve ‘Golden Dome’ and ‘mineral rights’Trump walks back Greenland tariffs threat, citing vague ‘deal’ over territoryHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump drops tariff threat against Europe and touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte

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5 d. ago Trump drops European tariff threat as he touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president says that ‘productive meeting’ with Nato’s Mark Rutte led to pullback on levies

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5 d. ago Trump’s tariff threat leaves Europe with a choice: fight back or cease to matter | Georg Riekeles

Appeasing Trump has only emboldened him. But European leaders are not as helpless as the US president believesGeorg Riekeles is the associate director of the European Policy CentreEU leaders’ tough rebukes to Donald Trump in Davos must be followed by concrete action when they convene in Brussels on Thursday night. The US president’s attempt to strong-arm Greenland and Denmark, backed by explicit tariff threats against those who refuse to comply, is not bluster or improvisation. It is economic coercion, openly deployed to force political submission and territorial concessions. The danger lies in the demand itself, but also in how Europe responds.The EU has reached a moment of truth. If it cannot defend one of its member states whose most basic interests are under direct threat, then the EU is weakened as a geopolitical actor and emptied of purpose.Georg Riekeles is the associate director of the European Policy CentreDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you ...

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5 d. ago Farage says Greenland would be safer as part of the US after Starmer says UK ‘will not yield’ to tariff threat – UK politics live

Reform UK leader says Greenland would be ‘more secure’ if part of the US, after PM says he will not back down to TrumpWe’re not far off PMQs. Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.There will be two statements in the Commons after PMQs. At 12.30pm Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, will give one about the warm homes plan, and about an hour later Emma Reynolds, the environment secretary, will give one on the water white paper. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Hardened Starmer changes tack as gentle approach fails to sway Trump

Prime minister surprisingly forceful at PMQs over US president’s volte face on Chagos and refusal to drop tariffs threat on GreenlandUK politics live – latest updatesFor a man who chooses his words so carefully, there is no doubt that Keir Starmer’s shift in tone towards Donald Trump at prime minister’s questions was intentional.Since the turn of the year, as the US president has shown his imperialist ambition, the prime minister’s softly-softly approach to his unpredictable friend in the White House has come under increased strain. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Trump entourage slams Europe's 'anger' and 'bitterness' over Greenland tariff threat as president heads to Davos for showdown with world leaders: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest as Donald Trump heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The US President will speak at the event after doubling down on his threat to seize Greenland.

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5 d. ago The Latest: US Treasury secretary decries Europe’s ‘anger’ over tariff threat

U.S. President Donald Trump’s third visit as president to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is set for Wednesday

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6 d. ago Davos: Reeves urges leaders to keep cool heads over tariff threat in free trade call – business live

Rolling coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, where European Commission president says Europe must respond to geopolitical shocksFull report: Trump tariffs over Greenland are an error, says Ursula von der LeyenScott Bessent then denies that European Union countries, and the UK, could exercise the “nuclear option” over the Greenland crisis, and dump their holdings of US Treasuries.Asked how the Treasury Department, and the White House, would prepare for this, Bessent insists it is a “completely false narrative”, and claims the media are “hysterical” over the issue.I would say this is the same kind of hysteria that we heard on April 2nd. There was a panic.What I am urging everyone here to do is sit back, take a deep breath, and let things play out.What president Trump is threatening on Greenland is very different than the other trade deals. So I would urge all countries to stick with their trade deals. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago John Swinney urged to ‘reach out’ to US president over tariff threat

Concerns were raised in Holyrood over the impact a threatened hike in tariffs by the US president would have on Scotland’s crucial whisky sector.

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6 d. ago Scots jobs and livelihoods 'on the line' as a result of latest Donald Trump tariff threat

The US President is attempting to force European nations into accepting his hostile takeover of Greenland.

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6 d. ago London stocks fall after Trump's tariff threat on Europe over Greenland

London stocks fall after Trump's tariff threat on Europe over Greenland  Reuters

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7 d. ago Trump steps up tariff threat over Greenland as Starmer appeals for calm

US President Donald Trump again refused to rule out military options to seize control of the Danish territory.

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7 d. ago London stocks fall after Trump issues tariff threat; Beazley hits record high

London stocks fall after Trump issues tariff threat; Beazley hits record high  Reuters

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7 d. ago Could the King cancel his visit to the US over Trump’s tariff threats?

Sir Keir Starmer has stressed importance of UK working with US on matters of security, which requires a ‘good relationship’

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7 d. ago Gold and silver soar to record highs amid Trump tariff threat

It comes after Donald Trump threatened 10 per cent tariffs on eight European countries in a bid to buy Greenland

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7 d. ago Voices: ‘No quick fix’: Readers split on whether Trump’s Greenland threat is a catalyst for rejoining the EU

Our community is divided over analysis from world affairs editor Sam Kiley, which suggested Donald Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland should prompt the UK to rethink its relationship with the EU

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